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Why do some regions grow faster than others, and in ways that do not always conform to economic theory? This is a central issue in today’s economic climate, when policy makers are looking for ways to stimulate new and sustainable growth. OECD work suggests that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to regional growth policy. Rather, regions grow in very varied ways and the simple concentration of resources in a place is not sufficient for long-term growth. This report draws on OECD analysis of regional data (including where growth happens, country-by-country), policy reviews and case studies. It argues that it is how investments are made, regional assets used and synergies exploited that can make the difference. Public investment should prioritise longer-term impacts on productivity growth and combine measures in an integrated way. This suggests an important role for regional policies in shaping growth and economic recovery policies, but also challenges policy makers to implement policy reforms.

OECD countries - Economic conditions. --- OECD countries - Economic policy. --- Sustainable development -- Government policy -- OECD countries. --- Sustainable development -- OECD countries. --- Sustainable development --- Business & Economics --- Economic History --- Government policy --- OECD countries --- Economic conditions. --- Economic policy. --- Development, Sustainable --- Ecologically sustainable development --- Economic development, Sustainable --- Economic sustainability --- ESD (Ecologically sustainable development) --- Smart growth --- Sustainable economic development --- Environmental aspects --- Economic development

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OECD governments pay out around USD 6 billion a year to support the fisheries sector. Some of this expenditure is provided to help ensure the effective management of fisheries through the provision of research, administrative and enforcement services. However, its effects on economic profitability and resource sustainability are open to debate. Such support has often been linked to over-fishing and over-capitalisation, and its reform may lead to improved economic, environmental and social outcomes. This report analyses the impacts of such transfers from a sustainable development perspective by addressing the economic, environmental and social dimensions of financial transfers. Through this innovative focus, this study will deepen policy makers’ understanding of the complex issues at play in the fisheries sector — a sector that is characterised by ongoing concerns regarding economic profitability, community resilience, and resource sustainability.

Fisheries -- Economic aspects -- OECD countries. --- Fisheries -- Economic aspects. --- Fishery policy -- Economic aspects -- OECD countries. --- Fishery policy -- Environmental aspects -- OECD countries. --- Fishery policy -- Social aspects -- OECD countries. --- Sustainable development -- OECD countries. --- Fisheries --- Agriculture --- Earth & Environmental Sciences --- Animal Sciences --- Economic aspects --- Economic aspects. --- Fishery economics

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Sustainable development involves linking the economic, social and environmental objectives of societies in a balanced way. It stresses the importance of taking a broader view of what human welfare entails, of using a long-term perspective about the consequences of today's activities, and of recognising the global nature of many of the most pressing challenges facing societies. OECD countries committed themselves to sustainable development at the 1992 Rio Conference on Environment and Development. However, action to meet these commitments remains slow. This report identifies some of the main barriers -- conceptual and practical -- that stand in the way of progress, and some of the areas where concrete government actions will allow a better integration of environmental, economic and social goals. Particular focus is placed on how the use of the price system, reform of governments' decision-making processes, technology policies, and international trade and investment may each contribute to removing incentives to unsustainable resource depletion and environmental degradation. Recommendations in each of these areas are presented in this Report, and then applied to two areas -- climate change and natural resource management -- where the risks of non-sustainability appear to be highest.

Economic development -- Environmental aspects. --- OECD countries -- Economic policy. --- Sustainable development -- OECD countries. --- Sustainable development --- Business & Economics --- Economic History --- Development, Sustainable --- Ecologically sustainable development --- Economic development, Sustainable --- Economic sustainability --- ESD (Ecologically sustainable development) --- Smart growth --- Sustainable economic development --- Environmental aspects --- Economic development

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New forms of governance are emerging. Government, business and civil society are increasingly seeking ways to develop and pursue economic development strategies and solve socio-economic problems jointly. Regional strategic platforms, partnerships, open governments and other agents of change help release the potential of their area thanks to better co-ordination, and adaptation of public policies to local conditions.  This book examines how the new forms of governance overcome administrative, political and financial obstacles and impact local prosperity and the quality of life. These new approaches are illustrated with the results of some of the ambitious initiatives taken by Belgium, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Norway, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

Decentralization in government -- OECD countries. --- Economic development -- Political aspects -- OECD countries. --- Local Economic and Employment Development (Program). --- Local government -- OECD countries. --- Regional planning -- OECD countries. --- Sustainable development -- OECD countries. --- Regional planning --- Local government --- Sustainable development --- Decentralization in government --- Economic development --- Political aspects --- Local Economic and Employment Development (Program) --- Development, Economic --- Economic growth --- Growth, Economic --- Economic policy --- Economics --- Statics and dynamics (Social sciences) --- Development economics --- Resource curse --- Centralization in government --- Devolution in government --- Government centralization --- Government decentralization --- Government devolution --- Political science --- Central-local government relations --- Federal government --- Public administration --- Development, Sustainable --- Ecologically sustainable development --- Economic development, Sustainable --- Economic sustainability --- ESD (Ecologically sustainable development) --- Smart growth --- Sustainable economic development --- Local administration --- Township government --- Subnational governments --- Administrative and political divisions --- Regional development --- State planning --- Human settlements --- Land use --- Planning --- City planning --- Landscape protection --- Environmental aspects --- Government policy --- LEED Programme --- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. --- OECD LEED Programme --- Local Economic and Employment Development Programme --- Local Initiatives for Employment Creation (Program)